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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 252.46 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 252.46 and 76.92 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 252.46 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/252.46 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 252.46 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 19,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.22/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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